Fort Ears Mefisto VS Kinera Loki

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Fort Ears Mefisto and Kinera Loki are in-ear monitors. Fort Ears Mefisto costs $2,900 while Kinera Loki costs $3,099. Kinera Loki is $199 more expensive. Fort Ears Mefisto holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (9 vs 7.9). Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better treble with a 3.5-point edge and Fort Ears Mefisto has significantly better dynamics with a 3.5-point edge.

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Metric Fort Ears Mefisto Kinera Loki
Bass 8 7.9
Mids 8.5 6
Treble 8.5 5
Details 8.5 7.9
Soundstage 9 7
Imaging 8.5 7.9
Dynamics 8.5 5
Tonality 8.3 7.6
Technicalities 8.5 7.3
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Fort Ears Mefisto Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

9

Outstanding


Kinera Loki Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Yifang
Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.9

Strongly Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Fort Ears Mefisto (more reviews)

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.4 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
S- Tech
Demoed with "Temptation" cable.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: A+ Mids: S- Treble: S- Dynamics: S- Details: S- Imaging: S-

Fort Ears Mefisto reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 9.5 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the Fort Ears Mefisto at an average of 5.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Masterpiece.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Kinera Loki (more reviews)

Kinera Loki reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 9 Reviewer Score
S Tuning
S Tech
Super clean and clear sound. Beautiful vocals. Everyhting is extremely well balanced. No special sauce tho.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Kinera Loki reviewed by Yifang

Yifang 8 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech

Kinera Loki reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.8 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Packaged well but feels like an Alien is in your ear.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A-

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Fort Ears Mefisto Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Kinera Loki Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

Fort Ears Mefisto Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A+
  • Expect a tasteful, well-judged response that feels both musical and true to the source. Great synergy with a wide range of genres.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • The presentation is crisp and expansive, handling complex passages with impressive ease. Low-level details remain audible in quiet passages.
Bass A+
It delivers flagship-worthy bass, rich in both rumble and nuance. Reference tracks showcase its grip.
Mids S-
Midrange quality is superb, rich with resolving power and transparency. Micro-details leap out effortlessly.
Treble S-
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Details S-
Complex productions unravel completely, letting you examine every thread. Textures are rendered with exquisite finesse.
Imaging S-
Exceptional imaging with holographic precision that creates a palpable sense of placement. It creates a near-holographic placement.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Kinera Loki Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • The response is even and composed, lending itself to effortless genre hopping. Voices sit comfortably in the mix.

Average Technical Grade

A-
  • It manages detail and layering well enough, even if the stage feels only moderately sized. You get a clear sense of left and right, if not depth.
Mids B
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A-
The stage stretches in every direction, carving out clear three-dimensional pockets for each player. Placement accuracy impresses from the start.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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